Balayage
Balayage is the ultimate low-maintenance hair colour technique, creating soft, blended highlights that grow out beautifully. Our expert colourists customise every balayage service to suit your hair type and style goals.
Balayage is the ultimate low-maintenance hair colour technique, creating soft, blended highlights that grow out beautifully. Our expert colourists customise every balayage service to suit your hair type and style goals.
Balayage is a freehand highlighting technique where colour is painted onto the hair to create a soft, graduated effect. Unlike traditional foils, balayage delivers a more natural, sun-kissed finish with seamless blending and less noticeable regrowth.
It’s perfect if you want a lived-in colour that looks effortless while adding brightness and dimension. Our Balayage Guide tells you all you need to know.
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Book a balayage appointment online in three easy steps
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Please arrive at the salon five minutes before your appointment time
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You’ll consult with our expert stylist to discover your ideal shade
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Your colour shade will be mixed, and your hair sectioned, according to your bespoke colour placement
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To achieve the best balayage hair colouring, our expert will apply your colour in the direction of how your hair naturally falls
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Head over to the sink, where we’ll shampoo and condition your hair
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Finally, your hair is given an express dry, revealing your balayage locks
Usually around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Bear in mind though, depending on what balayage look you’re going for, additional time could be needed to achieve your personalised look.
Prices vary depending on salon and stylist level. Starting from £134.
Balayage is a personalised and intricate colouring technique, which depends on your hair’s density and your desired result.
Looking for a balayage appointment near you? Our expert colourists are ready to create a personalised look that suits your hair and style. With salons across the UK, it’s easy to find your nearest location and book an appointment at a time that works for you.
Choosing the right salon makes all the difference when it comes to achieving the perfect balayage. Our experienced colour specialists use advanced techniques and premium products to create seamless, customised results tailored to you.
With salons across the UK, Rush delivers expert balayage with consistent quality and modern techniques for all hair types. Whether it’s your first balayage or a colour refresh, you can expect a personalised service, attention to detail, and a look that’s easy to maintain and beautifully blended.
A balayage (pronounced ‘bah-lee-ahge’) is a French word, meaning to ‘sweep.’ It’s a free-hand highlighting technique which involves painting the hair with ribbons of colour, for a blended and sun-kissed finish. A balayage is the perfect choice if you’d like a subtly lighter and brighter look.
Balayage is often considered lower maintenance than highlights as it goes out more naturally with softer regrowth lines. Full-head highlights, however, start directly at the roots to create a lighter effect throughout the hair.
If you’re new to Rush, we recommend patch testing 48 hours before. For our full policy, see details on our FAQS page.
The word ‘ombré’ means ‘shade’ in French and involves applying one (usually darker) colour from your roots to mid-lengths, and another, lighter colour from your mid-lengths to ends. A balayage starts off softer, near to the roots and gets stronger through the lengths and ends.
You don’t need to grow out your previous foil colour before switching to balayage. Balayage is a great way to blend and create a smooth transition between shades. The hand-painted technique allows your stylist to tailor the colour to compliment or enhance your existing tones. This method is much simpler than traditional colouring as it doesn’t involve lightening every strand, and it’s perfect for those looking to refresh their look without the need for frequent touch-ups.
Balayage is very versatile and works beautifully with many hairstyles, helping show off your colour and texture. Soft waves are a classic choice because they highlight the natural blend of tones for an effortless, sun-kissed look. Messy buns and updos add depth by revealing different layers of colour, while half-up styles frame the face and let the balayage stand out. Whether you prefer relaxed everyday hair or a more polished finish, balayage adds dimension and makes styling easy.
This technique suits all hair types and lengths, from fine to thick, straight to curly, and even grey hair. If you’re in need of inspiration, our Balayage Ideas are here to help.
Whether you’re interested in warm caramel, rich chestnut, deep chocolate, or even vibrant hues like red or pastel shades, balayage can be customised to suit your individual style.
For those with grey strands, balayage offers a seamless way to blend regrowth or previous colour treatments, creating a polished and youthful effect.
The low-maintenance nature of balayage makes it especially appealing for anyone who wants to maintain a stylish appearance without frequent touch-ups.
On average between two-to-four months, depending on how your hair grows and how your hair maintains colour. Once your shade starts to fade, a toner can be applied to help bring back the vibrant colour to your locks.
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